Presented without comment. A CBC News take on the current Taiwan kerfluffle. CBC is the Canadian government broadcaster and “About That”, a newish series often with an anti-American bent.

While Chinese usually refrain from confrontation and steer clear of Taiwan’s two SCS outposts, Dongsha (Pratas) has seen a recent uptick, culminating in an hours-long standoff with tense verbal exchanges between rival coast guard ships Sunday. Taiwan’s coast guard—not navy—is stationed there.

The thing is, these lights aren’t visible. Here, let me show you…

Got coffee, then a bento. The last one I’d had, Thai Basil Pork, was in no way objectionable. They’re also like $4, US. Tried Ginger Pork today. Also, pretty unobjectionable.

From “Ink & The City: Calligraphy in Urban Life” Commissioned by Hong Kong International Airport, 2025

The rattlesnake and dolphins clip from: Vangelis. “Memories of Green.” Blade Runner Soundtrack. 1982.

Despite not being classed as a charismatic, Carney retains broad popularity. Despite not being a Laurentian Elite, Koreans can’t tell the difference and will invite him to submarine lessons. (He didn’t crash it – the thing’s docked successfully in BC currently – but that was clearly the intent?)

Kaohsiung’s lawn-tracks tram with Cruise Terminal in background.

sure gaussian splats are cool, but I’m still immensely satisfied by successfully generating clean simple photogrammetry from a handful of photos.

Miso is an eighteen-month-old pup searching for his forever home. Read more: https://www.khon2.com/wags-and-whiskers/connect-miso-with-his-furr-ever-home/ 

1st Supported Self Management - Online Worldwide Conference Saturday 25th April 2026 Link to register and see who is presenting www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1st-suppor... Can’t make it, don’t worry. Everyone who registers will receive the video and audio link of the Conference. #InspireSelfMgt

468: Miracles - CS Lewis (1947) Intro Rating: 4.05 ⭐️ Watch Summary (7 min) in the profile Genre: Christian, Christian Living, Christianity, Classics, Faith, Nonfiction, Philosophy, Religion, Spirituality, Theology 📚 Love books? ❤️ Like, ➕ Follow, ✈️ Share

Greece Increases Minimum Wage Again in 2026 Greece has raised its minimum monthly wage to €920 starting April 2026, marking another increase to support workers and improve living standards. 💬 Interested? Comment below! www.bestmigrationconsultant.com/linkedin/ #GreeceJobs #WorkInGreece

【Nightmare Matchups Breakdown | 2026/05/18 | Stephon Castle | 49 MINS，17 PTS, 5/14 FG, 11 TOV】 The Thunder showcased their elite backcourt-stifling identity tonight, completely disrupting Stephon Castle's rhythm. #NBA For more related data: www.matchupmeta.com/game/sas-vs-...

No Smoking Day: A masterclass in PR, or a real win for public health? 🚭 It’s great for fundraising and "on the telly" moments, but the evidence for long-term impact is shaky. Is it time to move past "awareness days" and focus on deeper prevention? #PublicHealth #HealthPolicy

Voting Policy Shifts, Justice Department Authority, and FDA Medication Updates #politics #government #elections #policy #politicalnews #democracy

On the next episode of A Moment with Erik Fleming! @cktroublemaker.bsky.social @lissawarren.bsky.social #blacksky #politics #podcast

Never a doubt, Zeke!! 😅

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Meet your Courage Candidate for OH-11: Ardelia Holmes. 🗳️ Educator. Economic strategist. Unbought, unbossed, and refuses all corporate PAC money — including AIPAC. She didn't wait for permission to fight. She won't wait in Congress either. Early voting is OPEN. Primary is May 5.

This is where most people get it wrong. They stay busy, but nothing really moves. The problem isn’t the effort, it’s the direction. There’s a simple way to cut through the noise and focus on what actually drives results. #HedgehogPrinciple #InnovativeSmile #OrangeCarrotMedia

What's the matter? I swear I'm harmless ~ #Live2D #Vtuber

Umm, Happy is NOT okay. #catsbeingcats #goodbyesofa #cats

Die Fledermaus hat sich auch zur Bespaßung eingefunden. Sehr schön.

Trump: Look at the muscles on this guy!

This is deliberately becoming nothing less than trump's American Austchwitz right in front of our eyes! No oversight in any detention center! What will we do about it? Stand up! #immigrants #dumptrump #standup #resist #concentrationcamp

lots more of this, please. resist the insanity. @WWG1WGA301 🚨 BREAKING: The Texas A&M professor who kicked a girl out of class for having a religious objection to transgender rhetoric has been FIRED, per Gov. @GregAbbott_TX GOOD RIDDANCE! Universities should NOT be woke indoctrination camps! 🔥

Early morning in the botanic garden. #Scape #VideoVignette Lifeboat, Trevor Kowalski (Epidemic Sound)

Pakistani journalists gathered in London for a late-night meeting at #FlavoursPeriPeriChicken. #PakistaniJournalists #London

Massive upgrade on this 1940 All-American Comics #21. A major spine repair completely changed the look and stability of this book — stronger, cleaner, and presenting so much better than before. #TheComicBookPresser #ComicPressing #GoldenAgeComics #ComicBookCare #ComicBookGrails

Kammy Kam shows you some of the snacks on the Yo Gabba Gabba tour bus! #yogabbagabba #businvaders #digitaltourbus #tourbus #snacks

Paul McCartney at 83: Still Creating, Still Alive #PaulMcCartney #TheBeatles #Music #RockMusic

lol this is what they want you to turn into — only preschoolers are allowed to run loose on furniture and counters! This is something else.

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Speech from today: "Donald Trump and Sir Keir Starmer, the United States and Britain, have abandoned the Kurdish people to a new jihadist regime in Damascus. What is happening today in Rojava is not peace, not stability, and not democracy - it is betrayal." #Kurdistan

“This is the best feeling in the world." 🥹 The longest-tenured Spur, Keldon Johnson (11 PTS, 4-8 FGM) sounds off on the GAME 7 win in OKC! Spurs will play for their sixth NBA title starting next Wednesday at 8:30pm/et on ABC!

Porridge is getting a bad rap in GLENROTHAN 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🥣🚫 🥃 Simon talks to BRIAN COX about his whisky-soaked directorial debut in the latest Take 🎬 + Reviews 🍿 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 FATHER MOTHER SISTER BROTHER 🔊 THE UNDERTONE 📖 THE STRANGER 🎧 Listen: pod.fo/e/3fa2dd FULL SHOW on YT 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=swdb...

Finally found a good rip of one of my fav Tekken 5 tracks from Devil Within its still a big earworm to me this day

Yesterday, we brought together 60+ public health & planning leaders for our shaping healthy places event. Chaired by Darrell Gale, Chair of ADPH’s Healthy Places Project Advisory Board & DPH @eastsussexcc.bsky.social, we explored strategies & partnerships leading healthy placemaking nationwide. 👏

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IreneMontero · 23 de mai Traduzido do espanhol Como é possível que recebam a pauladas os ativistas da flotilha, que vêm de sofrer torturas do exército israelita? Liberdade imediata e demissão de quem tenha dado a ordem de recebê-los com violência.

We are at war with Iran with no clear mission while gas prices skyrocket. We need to end this war immediately.

Scratch or pick? We ponder that question as we travel from London to Funkytown in the May 31st edition of Time Rewind. 🎬 Video montage edited by Media Arts student Nala Gutierrez at Ball High School in Galveston, Texas. 📺 Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more. www.youtube.com/@timerewind

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Klan Mom Marjorie Taylor Greene has strong words for @rweingarten.bsky.social the President of the American Federation of Teachers, a #LGBTQ parent and wife of Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum

Xavi Pascual, duríssim: "Hem fet el ridícul o prop del ridícul" https://3cat.cat/esport3/en-directe-barca-valencia-basket-duel-daltura-amb-el-play-off-a-lhoritzo/noticia/3412434/

Raising a toast from the easy chair adjacent to the pot plant on the coffee table - in true #Eurovision preview style cheers cheers 🥂 Happy 86th Birthday to Dame Gloria Hunniford - “Glor-i-a HunniFORD 🎶” 📻 📺 🥳

Playing into the evening a slightly somber piece. "Sadness and Sorrow" from Naruto

oh, do you know this piece? 🎹 🌲

This year’s theme for #AANHPIHeritageMonth is “Power in Unity: Strengthening Communities Together.” Dr. Emmeline Ha, president of the District of Columbia AFP, shares the importance of mentorship and leadership in family medicine. Discover ways to get involved: https://bit.ly/3PpwRRN

We have watched this administration tear at the foundations of our democracy. Attacking our institutions, our freedoms, and tearing families apart.

Vacation Destination!

❗Προς κλιμάκωση βαίνουν οι διαδηλώσεις στην Αλβανία για το πολυτελές τουριστικό θέρετρο που συνδέεται με τον γαμπρό του Ντ. Τραμπ, Τζάρεντ Κούσνερ, αφού οι πολέμιοι της επένδυσης - μαμούθ απέρριψαν την πρόταση του Έ. Ράμα «να συζητήσουν λύσεις». Credit: aprajitanefes #skaigr #news

Reminder that Trump’s DOJ would rather out every survivor than admit he is the files. The Trump-Epstein Reading Room is now open to see for yourself. @thetrumpsonian.bsky.social

Como me lo imaginaba, era un enemigo disfrazado / Just as I thought, he was an enemy in disguise #KH3

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⚾💥 08 July 2024 💥⚾ Game: Regular Season Pitcher: Steven Okert (L) - Minnesota Twins Batter: Andrew Benintendi (L) - Chicago White Sox The Play: 2-0, 0 outs, bottom of 6th, tied at 2-2 The Pitch: 89.1 mph sinker Final: Twins won 8-6 in 11 innings

Russie 🇷🇺 Comment les Russes recrutent des Africains ? Ils promettent des salaires exorbitants une fois arrivés à Moscou mais il faudra payer entre 2k et 3k dollars pour venir. Arrivée en Russie, la personne est envoyée de force au front. Un commerce de la mort rentable.